Australia commits to China-led bank

After months of hesitation, Australia confirmed it would join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, saying intense negotiations with China and other partners had eased its concerns over how its $100 billion fund will be run.

The Wall Street Journal reports Australia eschewed pressure from the U.S. not to join the China-led organization.

Australia becomes a member along either other U.S. allies the United Kingdom and Germany.

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